Frank Mir vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira I

Co-Main Event | UFC Interim Heavyweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Dec 27, 2008
W
Mir defeats Nogueira
L
KO/TKO, Punches 1:54 Round 2 of 5, 6:54 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 1:54 R2
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Fighter Comparison

11-3-0

Climbed to 12-3
Pro
Record
31-4-1

Fell to 31-5-1
+278
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-345
(Moderate Favorite)
Challenger

Heavyweight
Title Interim Champion

Heavyweight

United States
Nation

Brazil
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fights out of
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
29
+7 mos, 3 days
Age at Fight 32
+6 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
251.0 lbs
(113.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
246.0 lbs
(111.6 kgs)
6'3"
(190cm)
Height
6'3"
(191cm)
75.0"
(191cm)
Reach
77.0"
(196cm)
Jackson Wink MMA

(Primary)
Manchester Top Team

(Other)
Drysdale Jiu Jitsu

(Jiu Jitsu)
Gym Team Nogueira

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 92

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
  • Date: Saturday 12.27.2008
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 9 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Mir Disclosed Pay: $90,000
  • Nogueira Disclosed Pay: $250,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Interim Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: N/A
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